[Z06] Shift Knob - making the shifter "shorter"
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Charlotte NC
Shift **** - making the shifter "shorter"
I really like the old MGW Pistol Grip. After doing some research it appears it's no longer made.
Can anyone recommend a shift **** that is similar? I like the fact that it was a small ****. I'd like something that will essentially lower the shfter height by an inch or so.
Can anyone recommend a shift **** that is similar? I like the fact that it was a small ****. I'd like something that will essentially lower the shfter height by an inch or so.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Tracy CA
I changed to a cue ball and the height was initially too high as well. The shaft goes sooooo far into the original **** - that as soon as you put something else on there it actually lifts the whole thing up.
SoI very carefully used a cutoff wheel (3.5" pneumatic) and some well placed towels to cut off about an inch of the original shaft. There's no going back from here.
SoI very carefully used a cutoff wheel (3.5" pneumatic) and some well placed towels to cut off about an inch of the original shaft. There's no going back from here.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Wappinger Falls NY
I really like the old MGW Pistol Grip. After doing some research it appears it's no longer made.
Can anyone recommend a shift **** that is similar? I like the fact that it was a small ****. I'd like something that will essentially lower the shifter height by an inch or so.
Can anyone recommend a shift **** that is similar? I like the fact that it was a small ****. I'd like something that will essentially lower the shifter height by an inch or so.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Nashville TN
I get the naming confused, but is the pistol grip the round cylinder looking ****? I swapped my cylinder style MGW **** out for a MGW gripper ****(the ball style). I have the other one sitting on my coffe table, if you want it I can sell it to you. Shoot me a PM if interested.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Redwood City CA
The Delrin Shift **** off Ebay
I bought both the Delrin Shift **** and the Classic Hurst Pool Ball shift **** and I found that I really like the delrin **** better. It does shorten the height and you can also grip the shifter lower since its essentially the same thickness as the shifter below the boot.
I have a hurst short shifter sitting in my garage right now but have not had the urge to install it. Partially beacause this delrin **** is that good. BTW, I have a black practially bran new Hurst Classic shift **** for sale $30 shipped...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C5-Z0...spagenameZWDVW
I have a hurst short shifter sitting in my garage right now but have not had the urge to install it. Partially beacause this delrin **** is that good. BTW, I have a black practially bran new Hurst Classic shift **** for sale $30 shipped...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C5-Z0...spagenameZWDVW
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Charlotte NC
I get the naming confused, but is the pistol grip the round cylinder looking ****? I swapped my cylinder style MGW **** out for a MGW gripper ****(the ball style). I have the other one sitting on my coffe table, if you want it I can sell it to you. Shoot me a PM if interested.
I'm trying to decide between a shortened stock shifter (probably the route i'll take) or an aftermarket that doesn't require an arm workout to shift. Either way I want to find a **** that lowers the height as well.
jpandes - how much lower did the Delrin mod make the overall height? Probalby not something you measured...
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Wernersville Pa
I cut my stock shifter down 1-1/2", then ground a little of the taper so it could be thread even lower, then ran a die all the way down to the fat part of the shifter. For me it was the perfect hieght. I tried several ***** & all where fine.
Don't know what GM was thinking when they put it up so high !
PS...I had to trim the top of the boot also.
Don't know what GM was thinking when they put it up so high !
PS...I had to trim the top of the boot also.
Racer
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I cut my stock shifter down 1-1/2", then ground a little of the taper so it could be thread even lower, then ran a die all the way down to the fat part of the shifter. For me it was the perfect hieght. I tried several ***** & all where fine.
Don't know what GM was thinking when they put it up so high !
PS...I had to trim the top of the boot also.
Don't know what GM was thinking when they put it up so high !
PS...I had to trim the top of the boot also.
How much of a pain was this to do? I want to do it also but my car is a daily driver so I don't want it down for a day or two while I screw around with the shifter.
Burning Brakes
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From: Wernersville Pa
Cut down stock shifter
Racer
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Very easy, about an 1-1/2hr job. All you need is a hacksaw & 9/16-18 thread die. I did it right in the car. You may want to only cut an 1" off, I gound down at the bottom so could go as low as possible, but I cut off an 1-1/2". I'm a mechanic, so this was easy for me but it wasn't a hard job with the right tools. I thought it was a great up-grade for FREE. My shift **** looks like crap because of the coating wearing off, but this is what it looks like, I love it like this. Email with any questions. Thanks, Steve
Regards,
Dale
Burning Brakes
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From: Wernersville Pa
PS...you may have to put a thin washer or 2 inside the shift **** because when you tighten the **** down it may not be in the right position. Good luck....I'm sure you'll like the results. I was nervous about doing it at first but no regrets.
Team Owner
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From: HOUSTON
St. Jude Donor '06 thru '15, '19
I cut about an inch off mine with a dremel without removing the shifter, the **** I have does not screw on so I didnt worry about the threads.Still too high but better.
